The Kentish Belle Ale House & Gin Palace in Bexley

Love the Kentish Belle, always lovely staff, lovely drinks and a friendly atmosphere

Had a very zingy pale ale from Canterbury ales followed by a smooth biscoti dark beer from thornbury here. Both well conditioned but the main takeaway was the barman and one of the regulars chewing the fat with me which was was a nice touch

Opened in 2018, the pub is close to Bexleyheath train station and bus stops and opposite Basilon Road, giving panoramic views of Shooters Hill and sunsets. Female toilets are on the ground floor, while the male toilet is on the First floor. The entrance door is adequate to allow most wheelchair users. Two large chalkboards display the beer and cider menus. Three kegbeers and up to seven cask beers are on offer. Beer and cider is served straight from the cask in lined glasses, available in pint, half pint and third glases. A selection of craft beeras well as wines and spirits. Pump clips were fixed to the stairwell walls and are extending to other walls. Prices vary. October 2023 saw a new owner take possession. Fixed seating has been replaced by loose furniture. The pub welcomes children and is dog friendly. Since August the pub has become cashless.

Many varieties of local craft beers at reasonable prices. The staff are very friendly. We met friendly local people and enjoyed a lot. Great taproom.

Good selection of cask and keg ales 🍺🍺

We love this micropub! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Really good drinks selection, and at a really reasonable price. My husband and I, along with our dog, love coming here whenever we can. We also love the idea of cheese boards. Definitely 1000% recommend this micropub ! Also loving the recent refurb!

Cracking opening night. Smashing little drinking hole, great atmosphere and great mix of clientelle - totally splendid beer and very good selection of fruit-based drinks, according to she that must be obeyed, who tried all the ciders and perrys. Review edited 6 years later on 30th June 2024 👇 Was 5 Star - Now 1 Star @thekentishbelle Had almost certainly my last drink in #TheKentishBelle last night Having been a regular customer since opening night, I saw a sign showing that they are refusing cash from 1st July This is an incredibly short-sighted move Cheerio #CashIsKing #DontKillCash The role of Cash It ensures your freedom and autonomy. Banknotes and coins are the only form of money that people can keep without involving a third party. It's legal tender. It ensures your privacy. It's inclusive. It helps you keep track of your expenses. It's fast. It's secure. It's a store of value.

What’s not to like about this one.

I personally think this is the best micro pub in the area. An excellent range of cask, keg and canned beer. They have Cider too, plus spirits and wine. The beer is brilliant! Perfectly kept and served by the nicest staff you could meet.

Amazing pub, great selection of Ales and Cider, can't believe it's been on my doorstep all this time. Well worth a visit!

Great little micropub. Always has excellent beers, plus a good range of ciders, spirits, wine, etc. Friendly and wecoming service. Good place to strike up a conversation, or just to relax, if you prefer. Very close to railway station, and on several bus routes, so handy for a quick stop-off on the way home. Currently undergoing some refurb, but still open as usual

A rare treat in an unlikely place. A Mecca for craft beer and real ale lovers. Worth a detour.

A good variety of excellent Cask Ales.

Dried orange slices for G and T. Didn't see any soft drinks for drivers.

I went for the Xmas Quiz and the atmosphere was relaxed and a lot of fun. Good selection of non alcoholic drinks.

Great keg and cask beers of different styles. Does have cider, wine and spirits. Relaxed atmosphere and children welcome.

Great little micro pub. You can sit and drink quietly, or easily enter in to conversation with people. Always made to feel welcome.

Had a few cheeky drinks here. Good selection of drinks. Good atmosphere Friendly people behind the bar.

Good selection of beers and close to the station. Atmosphere a little sterile for me as it was a quiet day.

Great beer. Nice people behind the bar and in the pub

Always liked this micro pub as a stop off when returning from a journey. A great selection of beers and ciders. Sadly marred on our last visit as a dog took priority over paying customers when we asked if we could we have the seat it was sitting on and told "no"! Apparently the seat was being saved by the dog for someone that never appeared in the 2 hours we were there!

For food read “beer”, but the beer selection is terrific

Very nice beer and a comfortable setting. Recommend a visit

Nice friendly micro pub local ales

A hidden gem with a great selection of beers and cider at cracking prices.

Really disappointed. We've been coming here since it opened. On Friday evening, after buying our pints, we realised there was a dog on a seat, with it's mouth over the table. After telling the bar staff one of us was asthmatic and had been hospitalised by dog induced asthma attacks, we had to down our pints outside on the pavement in the cold. We saw the same staff member inside in the warmth, and they were petting the dog. Very unhygienic, and not really sensible allowing dogs (except guide dogs) into pubs, especially, when they're busy. Dogs get excited, and if you allow one, you could get several. Which is very disruptive. Sad being asthmatic and dog sensitive, yet another pub we're now excuded from. Because dogs take priority, even though they don't buy anything. Dog owners often blame other people, when it's them inflicting their dogs on others in confined spaces.

Just wanted to update on my old review. As always a great selection of cask, keg and ciders plus the more exotic cans and bottles in the fridge. From IPAs to sours and stouts, the Belle has it all. They do have a wide selection of gins and mixers too so if that's your bag you'll be satisfied with what they've got.

Been here multiple times over recent years, including recently with our 1yr old. Kid & Dog friendly (bear in mind, it's a quaint space - so not suited for loose kids/pets, also the noise bounces around alot...it can get incredibly packed and almost deafening - but fantastic bustle all the same). Always a chilled vibe here, staff always friendly and ready to chat recommendations - which is needed! As the wonderfully extensive menu frequently changes. They do seasonal things too like gin month in the summer. I also enjoy that they offer alcohol free stout and pale ale (cans) - which actually tastes palatable (a nice change from soft drinks!). They accept card payment too, no problem. If you have been meaning to visit, but keep forgetting - make a NY promise to! 😆 ...you'll keep coming back!

As usual, great beer and atmosphere.

First time here on Saturday and was busy very welcoming and impressive selection of drinks cocktail was nice too

Great selection of craft ales, beers & ciders! Lovely atmosphere

Great local with fantastic beer choices, nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

Truly superb art deco-styled micropub boasting an excellent range of cask beers in impeccable condition. BV London Pub of the Year 2021-22.

Owner and employee were so rude sat down outside for 2 minutes and my friend got a glass of water we were working in the area. Came at us really aggressively

Great craft beer taproom. Nice relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff members.

Nice venue, handily near a station. Quick visit, had two beers, a lush 12% Imperial stout, and a 7% jamy IPA. Well worth a visit. I did note one person on their mobile, and someone brought their grandchild... Somethings that I thought weren't encouraged in the micropub movement... Having said that, these didn't cause any bother this time...

First visit to this micropub near Bexleyheath train station. Great atmosphere and lovely drinks on sale. The cider was lovely. Toilets super clean and you can sit outside as well. We shall be back!

good beer selection, but you only fit in there if you think corbyn is too right wing..

Amazing afternoon tea. Gorgeous sandwiches, scones and the Mars Brownie was to die for. Excellent value for money as included Prosecco and tea as well.

A lovely venue with a wide array of beverages. As a staunch processed larger drinker, it is a nice escape into pastures new.

Good service and good Bear And good bar staff

Excellent choice of beer and ale

Amazing atmosphere and some great beers sold here.

Great beer, lots of excellent ales to choose from and a good atmosphere.

First time visit , very impressed can't wait to go back

Good selection of beers. Friendly atmosphere. Nice selection of games to play

Very nice selection of Ale's, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Great ale, relaxed bar, knowledgeable folk running it, what's not to like?

Good range of beers, friendly service and comfortable seats. Handy for the station.

Great vibe, great beer, great people! The staff are well trained, friendly, and really in the know of what makes a good beer good. I always go for their recommendations

Fantastic selection of ales and craft beers and lagars. Very pleasant way to spend time

Another amazing visit. I just spend 18 months as a landlord in a big chain. And this is how ever pub should be run. KATHERINE.... looking after the place for the day. An absolute natural.

Great place, some really unusual Gins, definitely worth a call in for a drink, also have a good range of ales

Nice selection of craft cans for off sales. Bit pricey

Brilliant. If you're an ale lover, you've got to experience the Kentish Belle. It's superb.

Best quality and variety of beers in the micro pubs in bexley area.

Yard at the back and other outdoor seating good selection of ales and gin

Great selection of ales , ciders and beer . Take away service as well so you can continue your quality drinking at home . Couple of weeks before we are allowed inside but they have an area at the front and around the back for outside drinking Excellent service . Highly recommended for the ales and cider connoisseur..

Excellent beer, customer service great

Beer good. Host good. All good. Visit...

Had a beer last.night . They have made an outdoor area round the back. Very innovative. Some regular tables but some.made from barrels and pallettes.Basically its waiter service which is great for us but.must be hard work for the staff. Beer excellent too.

A very enjoyable night. Socialdistancing was managed as well as could be in a small venue. Very friendly and personable staff and a great selection of drinks.

Friendly staff great choice of beer.

Stopped in briefly as I'd missed my train from Bexlyheath Station. Will definitely be going back. So much to choose from. I was pointed towards a beer that the dude recommended based on my taste, and I'm not a fussy drinker in truth, but he got it spot on. Nice friendly atmosphere and I was able to come to this conclusion early into my 15 minute visit. Very COVID safe, everything as you would expect in these truly dreadful times. Would be a definate 5 star if there had been some music playing in the background, but I only stopped by, so that may even be something they do usually. Wouldn't stop me going in again though.

It's ok if you like that sort of thing.

Really good beer served by the friendliest bar staff who know their stuff! We walked in on a Saturday expecting it to be too busy but were offered a table outside straight away. Love it! Definitely our new favourite local.

Fantastic Happy jovial friendly atmosphere, give it a try.

Great selection of Pale Ales, Dark Beers and 'Fruity Numbers' as well as Imports, Ciders, Wines, Gins and other spirits. Gets very busy at times. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

In my initial review of the Kentish Belle I said that it was my first visit here, but it wouldn't be my last... it wasn't. There is always an excellent choice of real ale here. There is also a great selection of gin (not my thing, but each to their own). It is worth looking out for the Belle's festivals and brewery take overs. During these there is an even larger choice of beers to try than normal. The Belle serves beer not only in pints and halves, but in ⅔ pints too. This is a great idea if you want to taste several of the beers but don't want liver failure. I highly recommend the Kentish Belle.

Pleasant place to spend a few hours. Good range of beers + ciders and reasonably priced.

Wonderful little micropub with a good selection of cask ales, friendly staff and customers!

Excellent beer and good selection. Comfortable and good place for a chat.

One of these days I'm going to sit in the Kentish Belle and see if I can work my way through the beer board before I pass out. This is my only complaint about the place - too much choice, too little time. Other than that, great selection, of (regularly updated) quality beers.

Real ale. Train nerdism. Politics chat (if you want...). Win.

Lovely place with an excellent choice of cask, draught and can/bottle. Fully recommended!

The beer is great but the bar staff need a bit of customer interaction training (try a welcoming smile and try avoid sucking up to the regular crowd only).

Good place for an informal drink

Great place for proper beer at reasonable prices and ciders as well. What more could you possibly want?

Nipped in whilst passing through Bexleyheath this lunchtime. Great beer selection which appears to be constantly changing and a friendly atmosphere. A hidden gem and a must for anyone who appreciates their beer!

A fantastic variety of cask ales, served by a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic proprietor, in comfortable and tastefully decorated surroundings with a relaxed atmosphere and nice clientele. Well worth a visit!

Well its my first time visiting The Kentish Belle for there Bexleyheath beer festival and my first time full stop. Very impressed. Good beers. Good atmosphere and a good time. Thanks. I will be Back.

Great range of ales, ciders and gins. Modern, clean, nice place for a drink.

Nice atmosphere and a great selection of gins

Smart micropub with a well selected and well kept choice of ales. The gin selection looked interesting but I didn't partake!

Nice friendly staff and good crowd. Different from the usual pubs and bars. 4 of us really nice evening here

Great beer and nice welcome and atmosphere

Very friendly, decent prices. Good atmosphere

Great drink and atmospherics. Value for money is great and the staff are friendly. Est well before you arrive otherwise younwsnt last long! Many thanks we will be back...

Great selection of weird and wonderful, great quality beers. Gins and great wines as well. Really friendly atmosphere and great staff.

Nice relaxing place for a pint or two

Nice little micro pub which does some very nice cask beers. No keg yet. Competitive prices.

This has got to be 1 of The Best Micro Pubs in the Area.

Fantastic range of ales, ciders and Gin. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND ENJOYABLE

Friendly, nicely furnished micropub with excellent beer and reasonable prices. Beer available in one third and two-third pints.

Great selection of real ales and craft beers on cask. Fridge full of craft cans and bottles.

If you like beer, then you'll love it here. Always a fantastic selection. Also, the whole of the upstairs is the gent's toilets. Seriously, check it out!

Great selection that is always changing...

Another micro pub on the High Street. Nicely priced beers and wines and room for about fifty people. No TV, music or machines just chat and drink. Various events held throughout the month, quizzes, beer festivals etc.

Nice beer, nice ambience. I have visited a few times now. It has always been a good crowd. Still a good crowd but.......this is not a crèche. We had to sit with two baby buggies taking up room. Children shouldn't be in pubs. Pubs are for grown ups.

Good choice of beers-had ten but none were exceptional but ciders were very good